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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in response to political setbacks, citing national security and North Korea as reasons, but facing opposition protests and a parliamentary vote blocking the measure as illegal. Yoon’s declaration of martial law marks the first time in nearly 50 years in South Korea, triggering a deployment of troops and police to parliament, and sparking concerns about civil rights and rule of law standards under military authority. Yoon’s move comes amid a decline in voter standing and corruption scandals, with the opposition proposing budget cuts and impeachment of cabinet members, leading to heightened political tensions and protests outside parliament.
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